Today is Tue, 22 Apr 2025
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Ruto’s Diplomacy, 2027 Politics in Focus as the aftermath of AU Vote and Internal Power Struggles Unfold
President William Ruto’s diplomatic acumen and the political dynamics leading up to the 2027 General Election will come into sharper focus this week following the election of the African Union Commission Chairperson. The outcome is expected to shape regional alliances, influence Kenya’s standing on the continental stage, and potentially impact Ruto’s re-election strategy.
Meanwhile, politicians from the Coast region, under the leadership of Blue Economy and Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, are positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. At the same time, growing political tensions threaten to unseat Kenya Kwanza Alliance-aligned National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. This week is set to be pivotal in determining the shifting power dynamics within Kenya’s political landscape.
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Parliament reshuffles committees
The National Assembly will reconstitute at least 13 lapsed committees this week, while the Senate elects chairpersons for newly reformed committees. Legislators aligned to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are expected to be removed from apex committees, including Budget and Appropriations, Finance and National Planning, Energy, and Lands. Legislators aligned with the broad-based government arrangement are likely to secure influential leadership positions in the reshuffle.
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Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado to Face Murder Trial for Sharon Otieno's Killing
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyam and a former clerical officer at Migori County Caspal Obiero will, on Tuesday, 25th February, 2025, appear before High Court Judge Cecilia Githua to answer for the murder of Sharon Otieno. Justice Githua found that there is sufficient evidence to put the former governor to his defence for the murder of Sharon Otieno
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Public consultations for the Road Tolling Policy
The Ministry of Roads will begin public consultations on the Draft Road Tolling Policy 2025 on Monday 24th, February 2025. The controversial policy seeks to introduce tolling on major roads as a tax revenue-raising measure that will sustain road maintenance. The toll will be applicable on four types of roads: newly constructed, improved, those of higher quality than untolled roads and whether the government deems so in line with the law. The consultations will take place on varying dates all over the country.
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The Nation Digital Summit
The 5th Edition of the Nation Digital Summit will take place between Wednesday, 19th to Friday, 21st Feb, 2025, under the theme of ‘Transformative Innovations: Shaping Africa’s Future for Sustainable Prosperity’.Set to take place at Diani Reef Hotel in Ukunda, the event will gather business leaders, policymakers, academia, and key stakeholders from across the continent.The summit will also offer insights from transformative enterprises that have scaled from SMEs to industry leaders by embracing a digital-ready culture.
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Samer Abu Ltaif Appointed President of Microsoft EMEA
Samer Abu Ltaif has been appointed President of Microsoft Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Prior to this, he served as President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMA), where he led strategic partnerships, expanded Microsoft’s regional presence, and enhanced value delivery to customers and partners across three continents.
Based in the UAE, Mr.Abu Ltaif has held several senior leadership roles at Microsoft, including President for the Middle East and Africa and Regional Director for the Gulf region. He holds an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability and a degree in Computer Science Studies from the American University of Beirut.
His leadership has been instrumental in Microsoft’s regional growth, including the launch of its first African data center in South Africa, as well as data centers in the UAE, Qatar, and Poland. He also spearheaded initiatives such as the Global Engineering Development Center in the UAE and planned data center expansions in Greece, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya. Additionally, he played a key role in establishing the Microsoft Africa Development Center in Kenya and overseeing Microsoft’s $1.5 billion investment in Abu Dhabi’s G42 to accelerate global AI innovation.
He succeeds Ralph Haupter who has moved to the role of President of the newly formed Microsoft Small, Medium Enterprises and Channel partner organization.